FedPoly Damaturu Governing Council Confirms Dr. Lawan Cheri as Deputy Rector

The Governing Council of the Federal Polytechnic, Damaturu, at its 6th Regular Meeting, has officially confirmed the appointment of Dr. Lawan Cheri as the Deputy Rector of the institution.

The confirmation follows his remarkable victory in the Academic Board election, where he emerged with a landslide win.

According to a letter signed by the Registrar, Muazu Aliyu Iliyasu, the appointment is for a four-year tenure effective from 27th November 2025. The letter further highlights that Dr. Cheri is expected to deploy his wealth of experience and administrative expertise toward advancing the institution to its next level of development.

The office became vacant following the appointment of the former Deputy Rector (Administration), Dr. Ibrahim Babale Gashua, as the Rector of the Federal Polytechnic Kaltungo, Gombe State.

Profile of Dr. Lawan Cheri

Dr. Cheri, a Chief Lecturer, holds a PhD in Public Administration from the University of Maiduguri. He joined the Polytechnic in 2011 and has since served in several key positions. Notably, he was:

Pioneer Head, Department of Public Administration

Dean, School of Management Sciences

Chairman/member of several strategic committees within the institution

He is currently a visiting lecturer in the Department of Public Administration at both Federal University Gashua and Yobe State University, Damaturu.

Professional Affiliations

Dr. Cheri is an active member of several reputable professional bodies, including:

International Strategic Management Institute (CISM)

Development Studies Association, UK (MEDSA)

European Centre for Research Training and Development (ECRTD)

Scholarship and Community Service

He has numerous academic publications and has presented papers at several national and international conferences, workshops, and seminars. He is also the author of three books.

Beyond academia, Dr. Cheri is the founder of the Bade Heritage and Cultural Group of Schools in his hometown, Bade.

Dr. Lawan Cheri is married and blessed with children.